Get Free Local Mentoring

Connect with a local SCORE mentor to get free small business advice. We have offices in Albany, Clifton Park, Glens Falls, Malta, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, Schoharie and Troy. If you prefer to meet at a specific office location please note such on the mentor request form.

Worksop notice

Check out Local Workshops for details on May 7, 2015 program "The right people for your business" and May 21, 2015 program.

Proof of Concept

A proof of concept (POC) is a realization of a certain method, idea, service, or product to demonstrate its feasibility, through demonstration of a pilot study or sampling of a target clientele, whose purpose is to verify that a certain method, idea, service, or product has the potential of being used successfully in terms of sustainable financial profits, marketability, and customer acquisition.

SCORE, supported by the US Small Business Administration, offers free and confidential mentoring services to new and existing businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Services cover all phases of business operations, including financing, strategy, sales generation, and buy/sell endeavors. Office phone is 1-518-446-1118 ext. 233.

Check out Local Workshops for details on May 7, 2015 and May 21, 2015 programs.

SCORE's mentors, comprised of active and retired business men and women, provide clients with free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client's place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone or via email

SCORE mentors and representatives from the local business community conduct a variety of regularly scheduled, low-cost educational workshops that provide valuable information and techniques necessary for establishing and managing a successful business.

With access to a wide variety of documents, templates and tools to assist you in starting or growing your business, the information provided here covers a wide range of subjects including initial business planning, capital sources, government agencies, and much more.